Education

Nathan Neil Gower, of Charlestown, Ind., has been hired as assistant professor of English/online at Campbellsville University, according to an announcement from Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University.

Gower is a CU alumnus, earning his bachelor's degree in English and psychology in 2006. He received a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Spalding University in 2008. He is a 2002 graduate of Henderson County High School.

Dr. Lisa Scites Allen of Bardstown has been hired as an assistant professor of special education at Campbellsville University, according to an announcement from Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University.

Since 1998, Allen worked at Nelson County High School in Bardstown, seven years as an English teacher and 15 years as a guidance counselor.

Taylor County Elementary School recently announced its Good Deed winners for the week of March 16. They are Jessica Haliday, Tyree Lotts, Ryan Underwood and Savanna Brown. Gavin Jeffries is not pictured.

Taylor County Elementary School gifted and talented students visited Glassworks in downtown Louisville on March 16. Students toured the facility and observed glass artists at work. They also took part in a hands-on activity and made a sun-catcher to bring home with them.

Graduation day for the Campbellsville High senior class has been set for Friday, May 27.

Campbellsville students have missed eight days of classes because of bad weather this winter. As a result, Campbellsville Independent School Board members agreed Monday night at their regular monthly meeting to amend the school calendar.

As of now, Wednesday, May 25 will be the last day for students, with May 26-27 set aside as teacher work days. Teachers will return after Memorial Day for their closing day.

Taylor County Elementary School recently announced its Writers of the Week for March 10. They are kindergartner Haley Carter, first grader Kyra Graham, second grader J.P. Gibbs, third grader Kyler Beard, fourth grader Wesley Bell and fifth grader Kailey Thompson.

Taylor County Elementary School recently announced its Good Deed winners for the week of March 9. They are Allie Bailey, Kyah Geren, Hunter Ingram and Jesse Baumgardner. Anthony Parsons was absent from the photo.